The Caprock Foundation will present a check for more than $10,000 to the Farm, Orchard and GRUB division of the South Plains Food Bank on Friday, November 9th at 10 a.m. at the SPFB Farm to purchase an RTV that will help increase mobility across the 5.5 acres of land.

The RTV will relieve the staff, students and volunteers from hauling pounds of heavy produce, soil and compost across multiple acres of land, which will in turn, allow for more time in the classroom educating our volunteers and GRUB students.

David Weaver, CEO of the SPFB, says this donation is coming at a dire time for the Farm. A few weeks ago, the Farm was targeted by thieves.

“Recently, a break-in at the Farm resulted in a tremendous loss in equipment and materials,” Weaver said. “This donation isn’t just a piece of machinery, it’s a glimmer of hope for our staff and students who dedicate all of their time to this farm.”

Part of the SPFB’s mission is to give hope to those who need it most. Jenifer Smith, Director of the F.O.G. programs, says it’s humbling to see the community helping to provide that same hope her staff and students strive to give every day.

“These kids are my family,” Smith said. “Seeing how crushed they were when they saw the remains of the vandalism broke my heart but getting to tell them about this donation…I saw their eyes brighten up. Things really do come full-circle.”

Part of enjoying the holiday season includes making sure your car is secured. Nearly 25,000 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide during the holidays in 2016, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Of those, about 2,300 were reported on Black Friday, alone. Jennifer Anderson, with the South Plains Auto Theft Task Force said there are many reasons why there is a spike in auto thefts during the holiday season. "When they are enjoying the...

Part of enjoying the holiday season includes making sure your car is secured. Nearly 25,000 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide during the holidays in 2016, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Of those, about 2,300 were reported on Black Friday, alone. Jennifer Anderson, with the South Plains Auto Theft Task Force said there are many reasons why there is a spike in auto thefts during the holiday season. "When they are enjoying the...

(Billy Calzada/The San Antonio Express-News via AP). In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, photo firefighters and investigators look over a vintage World War II P-51D Mustang aircraft after a deadly crash in Fredericksburg, Texas.

A group that organizes vintage fighter plane rides for veterans says a passenger who was killed when a World War II-era aircraft crashed in South Texas had been a WWII pilot.

A group that organizes vintage fighter plane rides for veterans says a passenger who was killed when a World War II-era aircraft crashed in South Texas had been a WWII pilot.

Open Door is thrilled to announce it has moved 40 chronically homeless individuals into Permanent Supportive Housing in part through its Housing program expansion. In partnership with landlords across the Lubbock community, Open Door has been able to place some of Lubbock’s most vulnerable people into the safety, stability, and civility of a home.

Open Door is thrilled to announce it has moved 40 chronically homeless individuals into Permanent Supportive Housing in part through its Housing program expansion. In partnership with landlords across the Lubbock community, Open Door has been able to place some of Lubbock’s most vulnerable people into the safety, stability, and civility of a home.

Lubbock Police Department crash investigators are currently on scene of a multiple vehicle crash at Quaker Avenue and South Loop 289. At this time it appears five vehicles have been involved in the crash and one person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Lubbock Police Department crash investigators are currently on scene of a multiple vehicle crash at Quaker Avenue and South Loop 289. At this time it appears five vehicles have been involved in the crash and one person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

City of Lubbock offices will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 26. Residential Regularly scheduled trash pickup will not occur Thursday, November 22 or Friday, November 23.

City of Lubbock offices will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 26. Residential Regularly scheduled trash pickup will not occur Thursday, November 22 or Friday, November 23.